EB 2510 - Thermodynamics I

4lecture hours0lab hours4creditsCourse Description The course focuses on the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their applications to chemical, biochemical and biomolecular systems. Course topics include; thermodynamic and volumetric properties of pure substances; irreversible and reversible processes, heat effects in batch and flow processes; entropy; refrigeration cycles, liquefaction and equilibrium are explored. (prereq: MA 235) (coreq: PH 2031)Course Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Gain a fundamental understanding of the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their relevance in the biomolecular world

Develop a fundamental understanding of concepts such as: entropy, enthalpy, free energy, internal energy, the conservation of energy, etc. and their relevance in biomolecular engineering